Brooks Architects

Brooks Architects was formed in 1981 and has operated continuously based in Ipswich and Norwich moving to Leiston in 2003. The practice flourished in the 1980s building houses, private and public housing and a variety of health, education, retail, industrial and office projects. After the industry contraction of the early 90s the practice reduced s... cale and targeted special needs housing and medical projects. We now work from our Suffolk base all over East Anglia and London area with special projects taking our principal overseas looking at housing and commercial developments for our existing clients. The workload of the practice has broadened in the last few years to include commercial, residential and social sectors, our current work load includes: Major Business Parks in Newmarket and Cambridgeshire Extensions and renovations to a number of Listed Buildings including 56 units in the former Blythburgh Workhouse Multi use Social Services Centre in the City of London Surgery & Library in Dagenham. Conversion of commercial office building into mixed residential, Leiston New build residential in Leiston Large scale domestic extensions and renovations. Conversion and extensions to a former brewery in Essex to create a retirement village of 48 residential units and 46 Care home rooms. The practice employs eight, with all senior staff qualified in their respective professional roles, holding a wealth of practical experience blended with a commitment to continuing professional development. The practice specialises in complex problem solving, particularly within the field of social housing and special needs projects with the main client base for this work in East London.Read More